Die Europäische Zentralbank (EZB) in Frankfurt am Main sucht einen Procurement Administrator (m/w/d) zur Unterstützung des Beschaffungsteams. In dieser Rolle arbeiten Sie eng mit verschiedenen Abteilungen zusammen, um Beschaffungsprozesse zu optimieren und die Einhaltung der EZB-Richtlinien sicherzustellen. Sie erstellen technische Spezifikationen, koordinieren Angebotsauswertungen und beraten interne Kollegen zu Best Practices. Die Position bietet die Möglichkeit, in einem internationalen Umfeld zu arbeiten und die eigenen Fähigkeiten im Bereich Prozessmanagement und Analyse weiterzuentwickeln. Ziel ist es, die Effizienz der EZB zu steigern und einen positiven Beitrag für die Bürger Europas zu leisten.
General Information
Type of contract Fixed-term contract, with potential extension based on performance and organisational needs.
Who can apply? EU nationals
Salary Monthly net salary: €4,182 plus benefits. See "what we offer" for details.
Working time Full time
Place of work Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Closing date 04.09.2025
Join the procurement team within the Directorate Administration, reporting to the Director Administration. Our team of 170 supports the European Central Bank (ECB) with administrative services, premises management, and security. We deliver high-quality services and solutions to ensure the ECB's smooth functioning.
As Procurement Administrator, you'll support the Directorate’s three divisions by providing procurement expertise and ensuring compliance with the ECB’s procurement framework. Collaborate with the Central Procurement Division to ensure value for money, identify solutions, and facilitate innovation in procurement processes.
This position offers a dynamic, collaborative environment with colleagues from across the Directorate and other ECB areas, plus interaction with external providers. Develop your process management and analytical skills while contributing to the ECB’s operational efficiency.
The ECB values diversity and encourages applications regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, race, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or other characteristics.
As a Procurement Administrator, you will:
- Manage multiple procurement procedures, drafting technical specifications, tender documentation, and contracts.
- Coordinate bid evaluations, draft evaluation documents, and participate in contract negotiations.
- Contribute to public procurement procedures (see Tenders for examples) by conducting market research and providing administrative support.
- Register procurement procedures and contracts in the ECB’s SAP Ariba system.
- Provide advice, support, and knowledge of best practices to colleagues and teams.
- Work closely with all parties involved in procurement processes, both inside and outside the Directorate.
We seek candidates with growth potential and will support the selected candidate in developing required skills.
This position offers opportunities to work across the Directorate’s divisions, developing procurement strategies for facilities management. Join a multicultural team that strives for continuous innovation to positively impact European citizens.
Qualifications, experience and skills
Essential:
- Relevant vocational training or a university degree in public administration, business administration, economics, law, engineering, or a related field.
- A minimum of two years’ experience in public procurement.
- Knowledge of SAP Ariba or another enterprise resource planning system.
- Experience in supporting administrative procedures (e.g., drafting contracts).
- Experience in market research and reporting.
- A track record of teamwork and operational resilience.
- An advanced (C1) command of English and an intermediate (B1) command of at least one other official EU language.
- Excellent knowledge of the MS Office package.
Desired:
- Experience in any part of the procure-to-pay value chain in facilities management.
You proactively support others, strive to improve your output, and learn from diverse perspectives. You propose alternative solutions when signaling the need for change. Your analytical thinking enables you to work with incomplete information and deliver according to stakeholder needs.
You are motivated to contribute to the ECB’s mission, serve EU citizens as a member of a public institution, and collaborate with colleagues from across Europe.
You are motivated to join our team and develop your skills to achieve the aims of this position.
The contract offered will be fixed-term for 13 months from the starting date.
Temporary appointments may be extended or made permanent based on organisational needs and budgetary constraints.
For additional information, contact Sonsoles Alonso on +49 (0)69 1344 5738 between 12:00 and 14:00 on Wednesday, 27 August.
Application and selection process
The recruitment process will be conducted remotely and includes a written exercise and an interview.
If you are suitable but not selected, you will be placed on a reserve list for similar positions within the ECB.
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